January Transfer Window 2025

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has suggested there could be imminent movement in the transfer market.


Asked if there's any signings on the horizon, the Hoops boss said: "I don't know. I think something could happen this afternoon which sparks something to happen maybe in the next 24 hours, 48 hours. But either way, I always say as along as we come out of January in a stronger place then we will be really happy.



Celtic are currently 15 points clear at the Scottish Premiership summit and already have the Scottish League Cup trophy in the cabinet, so it's no wonder that Rodgers couldn't be more complimentary of his players.

"I think the honesty in the group is really special I have to say," he revealed.

"It's not just when you are winning, it's the games where you have a setback, and I think that honesty within and whenever you speak with the group or message the group, they take it on board and are ready to go again.

"So, I think as well as the talent and everything else that they have, what I see in terms of being able to play at this club and have success here, having a personality and the right mentality is absolutely critical.

"I see a lot of those traits within this group. We can play some great football, we can dig in when we have to, we are not perfect and we will lose games, but again, how it's about how you respond to that. That's what I love about this group of players.

"They are honest, they work ever so hard, they have talent, they have skill, and they have a great enthusiasm to want to learn. That's from the youngest players through to the oldest players. When you have that enthusiasm then that always will provide growth and development in your squad.

 

Palma deal off jesus

 

Other clubs interested apparently but don't think as solid as rayo

 

Think they were surprised by the transfer ban. I imagine there's an appeal process, and that they will appeal. Might mean they can sign players this window.

 

Brendan Rodgers says Celtic are prepared to move swiftly in the transfer market should any blockbuster bids come in for any of their star players.

With just over two weeks of the January window remaining, Rodgers has brushed off speculation around the future of talismanic striker Kyogo Furuhashi.

The subject of interest from the MLS in America and Bundesliga clubs in Germany, Kyogo remains under contract at Parkhead until the summer of 2027.

Only last week, the MLS were forced to apologise after they wrongly announced that a deal had been agreed for the Japanese striker to join Atlanta United.

Nicolas Kuhn is another of Celtic’s star men to have been linked with clubs in England over recent weeks, whilst Cameron Carter-Vickers is reportedly being tracked by German champions Bayer Leverkusen.

Rodgers insists the club must be prepared for all eventualities — and vowed they would move swiftly to sign a replacement should any of their big names depart.


With all these what-if scenarios, you have to be [prepared],’ said the Celtic boss, whose side travel to face Dundee tonight as they look to extend their 15-point lead at the top of the Premiership.

‘I think the biggest thing is if a player doesn’t want to be here, then go. And then if it’s at that point, the club has to get the best possible deal.

‘So I don’t ever see the point of keeping someone who doesn’t want to be here. For us, it’s all eventualities. That’s what we prepare for, whether it’s injuries, whether it’s transfers.

‘I think you just have to, you always have to be ready and that’s our message.


For Kyogo at this moment in time, he’s happy. He’s working well, he’s scoring goals and enjoying his football.’

Despite scoring twice in the 4-1 win at Ross County last weekend, it was notable that Kyogo’s celebrations seemed somewhat muted.

Normally such a lively figure with how he celebrates with fans, both after scoring and at full-time, the Japanese striker, who turns 30 next week, kept a lid on things.

Rodgers has no concerns over the player’s mindset, adding: ‘I see him on a daily basis. People always look into something, you know, he didn’t celebrate enough or he didn’t do this or he didn’t do that

‘I see him every day, I see his work. I see his intensity and maybe he scores so much that he doesn’t really have to celebrate madly all the time. Or maybe it was too cold!

‘But he’s just the same guy. It’s speculation and we’re not scared of the speculation and the gossip.

‘There will always be wee bits and pieces around him. But no, he’s fine and he’ll travel to Dundee.’



Meanwhile, Carter-Vickers insists he’s fully focused despite being linked with a to German champions Leverkusen earlier in the window.

He said: ‘I feel very settled here. To be fair, when I see stuff like that, I don’t really take much note of it.

‘You never know how much truth there is to it unless obviously, you’re told directly, which I wasn’t. I just kind of focus on what I’ve got going on here.

‘It’s definitely nice when you see stuff like that because it does show you that people are noticing what you’re doing and that’s good.

‘It’s just like anything in life, while you’re doing something, you want to do to the best of your ability.


‘So whether there is interest or not at this current time, and for any of the players, we’re at Celtic and we want to do well for the team.’

Elsewhere, Celtic are pressing ahead with plans to try and sign highly-rated Irish teenager Mason Melia from St Patrick’s Athletic.

The 17-year-old striker is being tracked by a host of clubs across Europe, but it’s believed that Celtic and Tottenham are the two frontrunners to secure his signature.

Already capped at Under-19s level by Ireland, Melia was invited to Glasgow last week and was given a tour of the stadium as well as the training facilities at Lennoxtown




Celtic are also keen to land Aston Villa’s Louie Barry after the winger was recalled from a productive loan spell at Stockport County by his parent club. The 21-year-old, who can play on the left flank or through the middle, scored 16 times in 24 appearances in the first half of the season for the English League One side.

Villa manager Unai Emery, who's agreed a deal to sign Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund for £21m, intends running the rule over Barry this month.

Rodgers is keen on a loan deal but that may prove difficult as Villa are already close to their full quota of foreign loans under Premier League rules.

Middlesbrough and Leeds are also in the running for a player who has represented both England and the Republic of Ireland at youth international level.


Luis Palma’s proposed move to Rayo Vallecano has been scuppered after the Spanish outfit were hit with a transfer ban

Out of favour at Celtic, Honduran winger Palma looked set to join the La Liga club. But the deal has now fallen through due to FIFA sanctions imposed on Rayo

 

I'm not as anxious this window, last two windows I was checking 2/3 times a day desperate for news of strengthening, this window I just haven't bothered, probably as Brendan has won his battles and if we need players we'll get them, last window signing three first team ready players, two for big money changed my outlook on our dealings, fully expect two new wingers before window shuts or one and another in summer

 

Aye. We could do with some signings but it’s quality over quantity at this point. Confident we’ll get at least one winger this window which is the only super urgent position we need another option.

 

About half way through the window now. A bit of movement would be nice.

 

The summer window has been a disaster.

* knows what * will follow now

 

Bernardo, Engels, Valle, Mccowan disasters?


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Bernardo been pish for most part, valle not much shown, mcowan been decent, engels aye pish, idah pish, trusty looks dodgy. So aye disaster.

 

Need a striker, 2 wingers and a midfielder that can win a tackle.

 

Kvistgardeen & the Norwegian winger would do for a starter.

 

Get some freshness in ASAP. Players are jaded and we need a spark.

 

Aye we badly need an injection..

A striker without a doubt
At least 1 winger on that left side
Another midfielder with mobility who can mix it and open teams up
Tierney

4 signings and some of these guys out..

 

Midfield really needs attention, more strength and aggressive attitude - current crop are as weak and passive as they come

 

A disaster yet we sit on the cusp of champions league progression and sit 17 clear!

Give yer head a shake ffs

 

16 clear. The league is done.

Don't be counting chickens in Europe, we have been poor for months now at the wrong time for this tournie, the league is done.

 

Don't give Rodgers another * copper coin